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Lowndes County investigation leads to indictment of alleged gang leader facing up to 70 years in prison
Jessica Tran
Jessica Tran
Senior Reporter · Valdosta, GA
Jessica holds a degree in Journalism from Georgia State University and has spent the last decade covering educational trends in South Georgia. Her previous role at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution gave her a strong foundation in investigative reporting.
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A years-long investigation involving the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI has led to the indictment of a man accused of leading a local faction of a nationally recognized criminal street gang.According to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Richard Devonne Faulk, also known as “Mr. Tailormade,” was indicted by a Lowndes County grand jury on October 28, 2026.Investigators say Faulk was allegedly involved in organized criminal street gang activity in Lowndes County and was identified as a leader of a local faction of Sex Money Murder (SMM).The investigation was led by the sheriff’s office Special Operations Division and members of the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force. Authorities say investigators spent years examining Faulk’s alleged involvement in criminal activity, including violent offenses and firearm-related incidents throughout the county.Faulk faces four felony charges, including:Three counts of violating Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism an
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